— unfoldable , adj. — unfolder , n. — unfoldment , n.
/un fohld"/ , v.t.
1. to bring out of a folded state; spread or open out: Unfold your arms.
2. to spread out or lay open to view.
3. to reveal or display.
4. to reveal or disclose in words, esp. by careful or systematic exposition; set forth; explain.
v.i.
5. to become unfolded; open.
6. to develop.
7. to become clear, apparent, or known: The protagonist's character unfolds as the story reaches its climax.
[ bef. 900; ME unfolden, OE unfealdan; c. G entfalten. See UN- 2 , FOLD 1 ]